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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163,499.53, 225,630.84 and 98,970.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163,499.53, 225,630.84 and 98,970.25 is: 136,579.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163,499.53 : 225,630.84 = 98,970.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163,499.53/225,630.84 = 98,970.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163,499.53x = 225,630.84 × 98,970.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163,499.53x = 22,330,740,642.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,330,740,642.51/163,499.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136,579.85

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